US Bridges

SR 1002 over Buck Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.S.Of Friedens · Structure no. 000000000031513

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 over Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1002 over Buck Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1002
CrossesBuck Run
Location3 Mi.S.Of Friedens
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03042, -78.94502
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2024)
Projected traffic424 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 1002 over Buck Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1002 over Buck Run carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 over Buck Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.